What is the salary of FCI Assistant Grade 3?

FCI Assistant Grade III earns ₹19,900–₹63,200 per month (IDA pay scale) with DA, HRA, medical, and food grain concession allowances. The total CTC including perquisites is approximately ₹5–₹6 LPA for entry-level posts, making it one of the attractive PSU positions.

What are the different categories in FCI Assistant Grade 3?

FCI AG3 has multiple posts: General (office work, correspondence), Accounts (accounting, audit), Depot (stock management, grain handling), Technical (quality control, food science), and Hindi (translation, Rajbhasha work). Each post has a separate exam paper with discipline-specific sections.

What is the selection process for FCI Assistant Grade 3?

FCI AG3 selection includes Phase I (Online Preliminary — English + Reasoning, 70 marks, 60 minutes) and Phase II (Online Mains — English, Reasoning, Quant, GK/Subject Knowledge, 200 marks, 120 minutes). There is no interview for AG3 posts; final selection is based on Mains merit.

What is the posting policy for FCI Assistant Grade 3?

FCI has zonal and regional recruitment. Candidates can indicate their zone preference, but posting is subject to vacancy and FCI's administrative requirements. FCI operates across all states managing strategic grain reserves, and postings may include depot locations in rural and semi-urban areas.

What are the career growth options in FCI after joining as AG3?

FCI AG3 can be promoted to Junior Manager Grade II, Assistant General Manager Grade I, General Manager, and Executive Director through departmental exams and promotions. FCI also offers lateral entry to management posts through direct recruitment for Graduate engineers and MBA holders.

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